ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

FibroSURE : 2004745

Mnemonic: HCV FIBRO

Ordering Recommendation: Not a substitute for liver biopsy. Consider for assessing liver status in individuals at increased risk of complications from liver biopsy.
Methodology: Semi-Quantitative Immunologic/Colorimetry/Kinetic/Nephelometry
Performed: Varies
Reported: 3-11 days
Specimen Required: Patient Prep: Not recommended for patients younger than 15 years of age.

Collect: Plain red or serum separator tube.

Specimen Preparation: Separate from cells within one hour of collection. Transfer 3 mL serum to an ARUP standard Transport Tube. (Min: 3 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Frozen.

Remarks: Patient age and gender must be included on the request form.

Unacceptable Conditions: Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: 1 month
Reference Interval:
By report
CPT Code(s): 82172; 82247; 82977; 83010; 83883; 84460
Cross References: ActiTest (FibroSURE) , FibroTest (FibroSURE) , Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) FibroSURE (FibroSURE)